UAE Real Estate Services Market Set To Surpass AED 97 Billion By 2031

The UAE’s real estate sector is poised for sustained expansion, with the market projected to exceed AED 97 billion by 2031, reinforcing the country’s status as a global investment powerhouse.

According to Mordor Intelligence, the UAE real estate services market is expected to grow from AED 74.53 billion in 2026 to AED 97.60 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.54%.

Dubai Maintains Market Leadership

Dubai continues to dominate the sector, accounting for 58.4% of total UAE real estate services revenue in 2025, highlighting its central role in shaping the country’s property landscape.

This growth is underpinned by:

• Rising population and urban expansion
• Strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows
• Continuous infrastructure development
• Dubai’s global appeal as a safe haven for wealth and property investment

Technology Driving The Next Phase

As the market evolves, demand is increasing for advanced real estate technologies that enhance planning, transparency, and buyer confidence.

Lifesize Plans Dubai, a global provider of immersive architectural visualisation solutions, has reported rising demand from developers, architects, and investors seeking more accurate project insights during pre-construction stages.

The company specialises in life-sized (1:1 scale) architectural projections, augmented reality, and immersive tools that allow stakeholders to experience properties before they are built, enabling more informed and confident decision-making.

Industry Confidence Remains Strong

Georges Calas, CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai, emphasised that the UAE’s growth trajectory reflects long-term investor confidence, despite short-term global or regional uncertainties.

He highlighted that the country’s real estate sector benefits from:

• Visionary urban planning
• A mature regulatory framework
• Sustained international demand

“This is a market built for longevity,” he noted, pointing to increasing appetite for solutions that support faster, smarter property decisions.

Future Outlook

As Dubai strengthens its reputation as a future-ready real estate hub, the integration of innovative technologies and data-driven tools is expected to further enhance market efficiency and transparency.

With strong fundamentals and continued global interest, the UAE is well-positioned to remain a preferred destination for long-term real estate investment, even amid evolving economic conditions.